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Feider Family History

Feider Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a quarrelsome person from Middle High German feid ‘hate strife’ a short form of vēde.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feider family from?

You can see how Feider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feider family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Feider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Feider family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feider's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feider families in 1891.
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What did your Feider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feider. 34% of Feider men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feider census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 262 immigration records available for the last name Feider. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Feider. For the veterans among your Feider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feider lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Feider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feider in 1955 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feider ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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